Rajasthan Geography General Knowledge Questions
The maximum number of dust storms occur in May and June in which district of Rajasthan?
(A) Jaisalmer
(B) Bikaner
(C) Ganganagar
(D) Barmer
Correct Answer : C
Which tree is called the ' Flame of the forest' in Rajasthan?
(A) Mahua
(B) Khejri
(C) Palash
(D) Dhokra
Correct Answer : C
The correct increasing order of the following three districts of Rajasthan with minimum population (as par census- 2011)is -
(A) Sirohi > Pratapgarh > Jaisalmer
(B) Jaisalmer > Sirohi > Pratapgarh
(C) Jaisalmer > Pratapgarh > Sirohi
(D) Pratapgarh > Sirohi > Jaisalmer
Correct Answer : C
Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Churu are included in which Agro - climatic Zone of Rajasthan?
(A) Internal Drainage Dry Zone
(B) Arid Western Plain
(C) Hyper Arid Partial Irrigated
(D) Irrigated North - Western Plain
Correct Answer : C
Which one of the following (National Geological monument - Site) is correctly matched?
(A) Great Boundary Fault - Satur ( Bundi )
(B) Sendra Granite - Pokaran ( Jaisalmer )
(C) Akal Wood Fossil Park - Mandore ( Jodhpur )
(D) Stromatolite Fossil Park - Talwara ( Banswara )
Correct Answer : A
Which of the following places of Rajasthan are part of Gondwana land?
1.South-Eastern Plateau
2. Aravalli Range
3.Eastern Plains Part
4.Western Baluka Plain
(A) 1,2
(B) 2,3
(C) 3,4
(D) 1,2,3
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
1. South-Eastern Plateau Part: The south-eastern part of Rajasthan is a plateau part, which is known as the 'South-Eastern Plateau and Hadoti Plateau'. It is an extension of the Malwa plateau.
2. Aravalli Mountain Range: Aravalli is a mountain range located in Rajasthan, western part of India. Which is also known as Adawala Mountain in Rajasthan.
Akal Wood Fossil Park is located in which natural area?
(A) Hadoti Plateau
(B) North-West desert part
(C) Aravalli mountain range
(D) southeast plateau
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
1. Akal Wood Fossil Park is located in the north western desert natural landscape.
2. Wood Fossil Park is situated in the 'Marubhoomi National Park'.
3. It is also called Akal Wood Fossil Park.
4. It is situated in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan.
5. It is also a biodiversity heritage site.
Which tree is known as 'Flame of the Forest' in Rajasthan?
(A) Rohida
(B) Palash
(C) sagwan
(D) Khejdi
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
1. In Rajasthan, the Palash tree is called the ‘flame of the forest’. Palash is also known as Tesu.
2. It is a medium-sized tree whose height is about 6-12 meters.
3. Butea monosperm is the scientific name.
4. Palash flowers are bright red or yellow in colour and
5. Bloom in the months of January to March. Due to the abundance of Palash flowers, this tree is called the 'Flame of the Forest'Which of the following days has the longest duration of light in the state?
(A) 23 September
(B) 21 June
(C) 22 December
(D) March 21
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
1. The longest period of light in Rajasthan is on 21st June. On this day the sun's rays fall vertically over Rajasthan.
2. This day is called the summer solstice, which is the longest day of the summer season.
Which one of the following is not a type of sand dune in Rajasthan?
(A) Thali
(B) Barkhan
(C) Parabolic
(D) Seif
Correct Answer : A